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Isles of Scilly holidays

There are few better places to escape than the gorgeous Isles of Scilly which float just off the Cornish coast. Yes, this archipelago may be a hop, skip and a jump from the UK mainland, but it is a world apart.

With only five inhabited islands, the remaining 140 or so more are home to wildlife and seabirds. Some are popular day tripper haunts, while others rarely see a human footprint.

St Mary’s is the largest island and usually the first port of call for tourists. Hugh Town is its central hub and has a cluster of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs as well as a museum and three nearby beaches  - Porthcressa, Town Beach and Porthmellon. Old Town is the other “major” settlement on St Mary’s with a noteworthy beach and nature...

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Why Visit Isles of Scilly?

  • Sensational beaches
  • Uncrowded and unspoilt
  • Fun on and in the water
  • Wonderful walks
  • Food, glorious food
  • A haven for exotic blooms
  • Great for island hopping

Isles of Scilly Travel Guide

Best time to go

From 'Walk Scilly' and the 'Gig Championships' in spring; from exceptional island hopping, dazzling beaches and coastal adventures throughout summer to migrating birds, seal pups and foraging feasts in autumn, this pocket-size archipelago is a place to be enjoyed from March through to the end of October.

Travel Information

The ferry from Penzance takes 2 hours 40 minutes whilst flights operate from Land’s End, Newquay and Exeter with flying times varying from 15 minutes from land’s End to 1 hour from Exeter. There are no flight or ferry services on Sundays.

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